A reminder that the Creative Workshops will once again take place at the Visual Arts Department, Stellenbosch University - from Monday 9 to Friday 13 September during the university recess. It gives the general public an opportunity to make use of the infrastructure of the arts department as well as their teaching skills by means of enrolling for one of a variety of short courses.

All the courses are introductory, but can also be attended by artists who wish to become acquainted with new disciplines. 10 participants per course ensure special attention to each individual. Courses are offered only if at least 4 participants registered for a particular course.

Duration of each workshop is 5 days and the cost includes about 30 hours of teaching, practical work and outings where necessary. On the Friday, at 17h30, there will be an exhibition of work completed during the week. Friends and family can join for a glass of wine. Each participant will then also receive a Certificate of Participation endorsed by the Visual Arts Department.

Courses offered (and costs per course) :

Bookbinding R3000

Children’s Book Illustration R3000

Etching R3000

Silver jewellery design and manufacture R3000

Figure drawing R3000

Introduction to gemmology R3000

Elementary digtal photography R3000

Painting R3000

Entomological Illustration R2500

(Drawing insects)

Choose one of the above, or if you are interested in a discipline not mentioned, send us a request – we might be able to offer it too.

Current and former students of the department pay R2500 per course (Drawing insects – R2000) Materials are not included –participants need to bring their own as indicated on the website www.cciba.sun.ac.za - click on Creative Workshops and then on the course of your choice. A registration form with particulars regarding payment can also be downloaded from the website. Register as soon as possible to ensure participation. Keep watching the website and the CCIBA Facebook page for updates.

All the courses are offered at the Visual Arts Building, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch. Guest houses offer special rates for participants from far. Please enquire if you need accommodation.

If you need more information or a registration form, please contact Marika Bell at 083 680 2057; 021 886 9271; or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.